Campeche, Mexico – Welcome to the other side of the Yucatán, and I mean that both literally and figuratively. Located in the far southwestern corner of the peninsula, Campeche state is more rural, less prosperous and less developed than other…
Going Solo in Mexico
Cancun, Mexico – Now that S & V are twin-agers, I have become acutely aware that my time with them is limited. They are no longer allowed to miss school just so we can go on a family trip. This…
Bash Pickleball Club
Warren, Michigan – We canceled a family trip to Mexico so that we could spend Christmas in Detroit. It seems like it would be an unpopular move, but the twin-agers were agreeable. In addition to seeing the grandparents, they looked…
A Tale of Two Theaters
You would think – after 14 years – I would know what works and what doesn’t work. But the joy and frustration of traveling with kids is that it is unpredictable! I have always said that every new destination presents…
Current Mood
Starred Review from Publishers Weekly
“Indigenous resistance in Alaska was so fierce that it thwarted the Russian empire’s colonial ambitions in North America, profoundly impacting the continent’s destiny, according to this gripping and ambitious account from historian Easter and travel writer Vorhees (coauthors of The…
Raven Clan Has Launched
Somerville, Mass – We had such a blast celebrating the release of The Last Stand of the Raven Clan with friends, family and colleagues from all parts of our lives. Special thanks to The Indo for hosting and to Porter…
Boston vs Philadelphia
I go head to head with my Philly-based colleague to help you decide which city is best to visit: Boston vs Philadelphia. When I first moved to Boston, I thought I had landed in the smartest place on the planet.…
Weekend in Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina – Wilmington is the grooviest little city that you never heard of – an eclectic blend of historic charm and contemporary cool. Who knew? I had a blast in this dynamic and diverse city. Here’s how you…
Beauteous Beaufort
Beaufort, North Carolina – Beaufort was the best surprise of my trip to North Carolina. I fell in love with this picture-perfect town, with its white-washed Bahamian-style houses (including one where Blackbeard lived!) and its wildflower-strewn, pony-dotted offshore islands. Welcome…